A Consideration In the Upcoming Vote

I just read this article by Naomi Klein in the Globe and Mail. I think she has captured in many ways my own personal objections to getting Canada involved in GWB's "War on Terrorism". Canada is not the 51st state, nor should we allow the US to assume that is the case based largely on geography. If the "hawks" in Washington want to consider Canada a "freeloader", that's up to them. They aren't going to respect our view of the world anyways.

Out of the contenders for the Prime Minister's job, Harper has been repeated and persistent in his desire to align our foreign policy with the United States. In other times, that might work out well, but not with the current lot that seem to hold sway in Washington. They are steadily making themselves less and less credible on the world stage. Right now, I would suggest that Canada's interests are by far better served by standing somewhat apart from the US. Martin is somewhat enigmatic on the subject, but I think he is more likely to act prudently in this regard than Harper. As for Layton, well, he has made it quite clear that for the NDP, Canada comes first.

Tonight is the English Debate, where we get to hear these various players sparring with each other, and perhaps the debate will give some more to think on. Given that we are talking about politicians, what is _not_ said, is going to be as important as what is said.